$2M Alera Group Data Breach Settlement, Check If You Qualify for Up to $3,500, Claim Deadline is June 29

Prepared by the AllAboutLawyer.com Editorial Team and reviewed for factual accuracy against the official settlement FAQ and Important Dates pages at AleraGroupDataSettlement.com, the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida (Case No. CACE25019102), and the Maine Attorney General data breach filing. Last Updated: May 7, 2026

The Alera Group data breach settlement is a class action case where eligible U.S. residents who received a notice about the August 2024 cyberattack can receive up to $3,500 in documented losses — or a no-proof $50 flat payment — by filing a claim before June 29, 2026. The case is Sophia Grubb, et al. v. Alera Group, Inc., Case No. CACE25019102, filed in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida. Alera Group has agreed to a $2,000,000 settlement fund to resolve allegations that the company failed to protect the sensitive personal and medical information of current and former employees, their dependents, clients, and partners.

Quick Facts: Alera Group Data Breach Settlement

Field	Detail
Settlement Amount	$2,000,000
Claim Deadline	June 29, 2026
Who Qualifies	All U.S. residents who were sent a notice of the August 2024 data incident indicating their private information may have been impacted
Payout Per Person	Up to $3,500 for documented losses; approximately $50 flat payment with no proof required
Proof Required	Yes for documented loss claims; No for the $50 Alternative Cash Payment
Settlement Status	Proposed — pending final court approval
Administrator	Simpluris — AleraGroupDataSettlement.com
Official Website	www.AleraGroupDataSettlement.com
Last Updated	May 7, 2026

Current Status of the Alera Group Settlement

• The settlement is proposed and awaiting final court approval. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for August 3, 2026, at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time, via Zoom before the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida.
• The claim deadline, opt-out deadline, and objection deadline all fall on June 29, 2026. These are the same date — do not miss it.
• Breach notification letters were mailed on April 29, 2026. If you received one, your clock is running. Payments will go out after final approval and any appeals are resolved.

What Is the Alera Group Lawsuit About? Sophia Grubb, et al. v. Alera Group, Inc., No. CACE25019102

Alera Group, Inc. is a national insurance brokerage and employee benefits firm with clients across dozens of states. Between July 19 and August 4, 2024, unauthorized individuals accessed Alera’s computer systems and potentially removed sensitive personal files. The company confirmed on April 28, 2025, that personal information may have been taken from its network — meaning affected individuals went nearly a year without knowing their data was exposed.

Alera Group reported the incident as a HIPAA breach to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on July 29, about a year after the attack first occurred. Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger criticized Alera’s handling of the breach as “inexcusable,” citing the nearly eight-month delay in alerting both the County and its workforce — Alera administered employee health benefits for Ulster County government employees. The plaintiffs in this lawsuit allege that Alera failed to implement adequate cybersecurity safeguards, in violation of its duty to protect the personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) entrusted to it.

The breach reportedly affected 10,874 individuals, with Alera notifying those impacted in its capacity as an employer, service provider, and on behalf of its clients and partners. Later HIPAA filings to HHS, however, indicate the breach may have affected up to 156,000 victims. Alera denies all wrongdoing and agreed to settle to avoid the costs and uncertainties of continued litigation. If you have been tracking similar cases like the Fidelity Investments $2.5 million data breach settlement or the SouthState Bank $1.5 million data breach settlement, the allegations here follow the same pattern: a company holds sensitive personal and health data, a cyberattack exposes it, and class action attorneys step in to secure relief.

Are You Part of the Alera Group Class Action Lawsuit?

If you received a breach notice from Alera Group in the mail starting April 29, 2026, you are almost certainly part of this settlement class. Here is the exact breakdown.

You may qualify if:

• You reside in the United States and were sent an official notice from Alera Group indicating your private information may have been impacted in the August 2024 data incident
• Your exposed information may have included any of the following: name, date of birth, Social Security number, address, demographic information, driver’s license, financial account or credit card information, passport number, insurance information, medical information, biometric information, usernames, or login credentials
• You are a current or former Alera Group employee, a dependent of an employee, a client, or a partner whose data was held by Alera at the time of the breach

You do NOT qualify if:

• You did not receive an official breach notice from Alera Group about the August 2024 incident
• You are a director or officer of Alera Group or one of its subsidiaries
• You are a judge assigned to the case, court staff, or an immediate family member of either
• A court has found you guilty of initiating or facilitating the cyberattack

If you are unsure, contact the Simpluris settlement administrator at [email protected] or call (833) 386-6519.

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How Much Can You Get from the Alera Group Settlement?

The $2,000,000 aggregate fund covers all approved claims. If total claims exceed $2,000,000, all payments are reduced proportionally. Here are your two payout options — you can only choose one cash tier.

Cash Payment A — Documented Losses (Up to $3,500, Proof Required)

You can claim reimbursement for actual, out-of-pocket expenses you can document that are traceable to the breach. Eligible expenses include losses from identity theft or fraud, fees for credit reports or credit monitoring, costs to freeze or unfreeze your credit, the cost to replace government-issued IDs, and postage or other costs to contact banks or agencies by mail. Losses must have occurred between July 19, 2024, and June 29, 2026. Third-party documentation is required — bank statements, receipts, invoices, and similar records. Personal declarations alone are not sufficient.

Cash Payment B — Alternative Cash Payment (approximately $50, No Proof Required)

If you have no documented losses or simply prefer a faster, simpler claim, you can choose the flat $50 payment with zero documentation. The actual amount may be higher or lower depending on how many people file valid claims. This is an either/or choice — you cannot combine Cash Payment A and Cash Payment B.

Financial Data Monitoring (Available to All, Regardless of Cash Tier)

Every class member who files a claim can enroll in two years of CyEx Medical Shield Complete — a comprehensive monitoring service that includes $1 million in medical identity theft insurance, dark web tracking, monitoring for healthcare insurance ID exposure, Medical Record Number (MRN) exposure, unauthorized HSA spending, and access to a fraud resolution agent. You can claim both this benefit and one cash payment option.

How to File Your Alera Group Settlement Claim

Step 1 — Go to AleraGroupDataSettlement.com and click “Submit a Claim.” Have the breach notification letter Alera mailed you nearby.

Step 2 — Enter your full name, mailing address, phone number, and email address.

Step 3 — Select whether you want to enroll in Financial Data Monitoring (CyEx Medical Shield Complete). This takes 30 seconds and costs you nothing.

Step 4 — Choose your cash option: Cash Payment A (documented losses up to $3,500) or Cash Payment B (flat ~$50, no documentation required). You cannot select both.

Step 5 — If choosing Cash Payment A, upload your supporting documentation — receipts, bank statements, credit monitoring invoices, or other third-party records showing expenses tied to the breach.

Step 6 — Submit your claim online and save your confirmation. You can also mail a printed claim form, postmarked no later than June 29, 2026, to: Alera Data Incident Settlement, c/o Settlement Administrator, P.O. Box 25226, Santa Ana, CA 92799-9958

Estimated time to complete: 5 minutes for the no-proof $50 option; 15–20 minutes if uploading documentation.

Alera Group Lawsuit — Key Dates

Milestone	Date
Breach Period	July 19, 2024 – August 4, 2024
Breach Confirmed by Alera	April 28, 2025
Notification Letters Mailed	April 29, 2026
Opt-Out Deadline	June 29, 2026
Objection Deadline	June 29, 2026
Claim Filing Deadline	June 29, 2026
Final Approval Hearing	August 3, 2026 at 8:45 a.m. ET (via Zoom)
Expected Payment Date	TBD — payments issued after final court approval and resolution of any appeals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a class action lawsuit against Alera Group?

 Yes. Sophia Grubb, et al. v. Alera Group, Inc., Case No. CACE25019102, is pending in the Circuit Court for Broward County, Florida. The lawsuit alleges Alera Group failed to protect private information during an August 2024 cyberattack. A $2 million proposed settlement is now open for claims through June 29, 2026.

Do I need to do anything right now to be included?

 Yes — you must file a claim to receive any benefit. If you do nothing, you will not receive a payment and you will still give up your right to sue Alera Group separately over this breach. The claim deadline is June 29, 2026. File online at AleraGroupDataSettlement.com.

When will a settlement be reached in the Alera Group case? 

A proposed settlement is already in place. The Final Approval Hearing is scheduled for August 3, 2026. If the court approves it and no appeals follow, payments will be distributed after that date. Check AleraGroupDataSettlement.com for updates.

Can I file my own lawsuit against Alera Group instead? 

Yes, but only if you formally opt out of this settlement before June 29, 2026. If you opt out, you keep your right to pursue an individual claim but receive nothing from this settlement. Consult a consumer rights lawyer before opting out — individual data breach lawsuits are costly and difficult to win.

How will I know if the Alera Group lawsuit settles? 

The settlement has already been proposed. If you received a breach notice letter mailed April 29, 2026, you are in the class. Monitor AleraGroupDataSettlement.com or call (833) 386-6519 for updates on final approval and payment distribution.

Why did it take so long for Alera Group to notify me?

 The breach occurred between July 19 and August 4, 2024. Alera did not confirm until April 28, 2025 — nearly nine months later — that data may have been removed from its network. Notification letters were not mailed until April 29, 2026, nearly two years after the attack. This delay is a central part of the plaintiffs’ allegations and a reason many class members have reason to be frustrated.

Will this settlement payment affect my taxes?

 Possibly. Payments that reimburse actual out-of-pocket losses are generally not treated as taxable income. The flat $50 alternative cash payment may be considered taxable. Consult a tax professional about your specific situation.

Do I need a lawyer to file a claim?

 No. You file directly at AleraGroupDataSettlement.com at no cost. Class Counsel — Jeff Ostrow of Kopelowitz Ostrow P.A. and Mariya Weekes of Milberg PLLC — represents the class at no charge to you. A separate attorney is not required to receive your payment.

Sources & References

• Official Settlement FAQ: Sophia Grubb, et al. v. Alera Group, Inc., Case No. CACE25019102 — AleraGroupDataSettlement.com/faq
• Official Important Dates: AleraGroupDataSettlement.com/dates
• Settlement Administrator: Simpluris — AleraGroupDataSettlement.com

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Legal claims and outcomes depend on specific facts and applicable law. For advice regarding a particular situation, consult a qualified attorney.